Description
A healthy and delicious crustless quiche packed with protein-rich cottage cheese, fresh spinach, and a blend of cheeses. This easy-to-make dish combines sautéed vegetables and a creamy egg mixture baked to golden perfection, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or half cheddar, half mozzarella)
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the quiche.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing for 3 to 4 minutes until they soften.
- Cook Spinach: Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prepare Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and cottage cheese. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper for flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold the shredded cheese and sautéed vegetable mixture into the egg mixture, ensuring everything is evenly combined.
- Pour into Dish: Grease a 9-inch pie dish and pour the mixture in, spreading it evenly across the dish.
- Bake: Bake the quiche in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top turns golden and the center is set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the quiche cool for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor; frozen spinach can be substituted but must be thoroughly drained.
- You can customize the cheeses according to your preference, mixing mozzarella or Swiss for different textures.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute cottage cheese with silken tofu and use non-dairy cheese alternatives.
- This quiche can be made ahead and refrigerated, then reheated for a quick meal.
- Make sure to grease the pie dish well to prevent sticking since this is a crustless quiche.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cottage cheese quiche, spinach quiche, crustless quiche, healthy breakfast, low fat quiche, easy quiche recipe
